I have to admit to saving these photos for a special post. We went to Ochlockonee River State Park at the beginning of summer before it got too hot.
It was strictly time and chance to get to see these woodpeckers and I was proud of the few photos I took.
I aimed my camera at the tree when I saw a Red-bellied Woodpecker flying in.
While I stood there and watched, I realized this one was relieving the other one of baby duty.
A young one stuck his head out of the hole while I stood watching in awe. (you have to use your imagination)
And in a blink of the eye, the 2 adults had flown away and the baby went into hiding. But while it lasted, it made me happy to be at the right place at the right time.
On this same hike down by the river, I saw other woodpeckers.
Another young one showed up behind the adult.
Isn't he the cutest!!
I kept walking until I had reached a forest trail.
The Orange Milkweed was in full bloom.
And some pretty Phaon Crescents were enjoying the blooms.
I always tell people, the best way to get good photos is to go out often.
You always see something of interest, don't you think?
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...when you done enjoying the butterflies, send them up to us. We are seeing so few of them this year. Be well and cool, Diane.
Wonderful, woodpeckers and butterflies! Thank you,!
The pictures of the woodpeckers are AWESOME! You were at the right place at the right time. They are fascinating birds to watch. We have a family of woodpeckers living in the woods behind our house. We have named the oldest one Woody, after Woody Woodpecker. He is quite naughty when visiting the feeder on the back deck. Woody will land on the underside of the railing and pull the tail feathers of anyone in his way! The startled bird will chirp and fly away at which time Woody will help himself to their abandoned leftovers. He likes to poke a sunflower seed between the cracks in the wood and break it open with his beak. He has developed quite a reputation and would not win a popularity contest.
Jeannie@GetMeToTheCountry
Those woodpeckers are HARD TO PHOTOGRAPH!!--- they move so quickly! I've only captured them a few times! Loved this hike with you and all the pretty sights! Are yall staying COOL down there?--- mercy-- it's so HOT 🔥 🥵 😫 🔥
Hello Diane :)
What brilliant captures, just wonderful encounters of both the woodpeckers and the butterflies, and the Milkweed is very pretty. I did use my imagination, Diane, and think you were very lucky to notice so much :)
It's 35degrees here, but it has been 37degrees, so it's far too hot to go outside, and the forecast for Monday and Tuesday is 42 degrees!
Thank you for sharing your gorgeous captures, I really enjoyed seeing them.
Hugs
Sonjia.
A post full of lovely photographs ... thank you.
Have a happy new month of August.
All the best Jan
Oh, you really got some great photos of the Woodpeckers! That's terrific!! Especially the Baby one!! Wow!! And that beautiful butterfly! I don't think I've ever seen that one, nor those particular flowers. Perfect coloring for them! These really were special and well worth the wait to see them!
Wow excellent photos of the woodpeckers!!
Absolutely brilliant photos, and thanks for sharing them with us!!
Those brief glimpses of nature's rhythms are always such a gift, especially when captured by both eye and lens
I love red bellied woodpeckers! Great photos! Love the crescent butterfly too. xx
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